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Tourism · Funchal · 19 October 2026

Cruise Ship Azura Docks in Funchal with Over 4,300 People Onboard

The cruise ship Azura docked in Funchal this morning, bringing 3,188 passengers and 1,135 crew members for a 16-hour visit to the island.

The cruise ship Azura made a call at Funchal this morning, bringing a total of 4,323 people on board, including 3,188 passengers and 1,135 crew.

The vessel, managed by Blatas, began its docking maneuvers at 6:00 AM and will remain at Pier 2 of the Pontinha Mole until 10:00 PM.

Azura is on a 15-night journey between Valletta, Malta, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which will serve as its operational base until March of next year. The voyage began on October 8th and has already visited Cartagena, Tangier, Lanzarote, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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